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| The Acceptable Sacrifice by Larner | 14 Review(s) |
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| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 10/30/2005 |
| You write such lovely moments in your stories ! I especially enjoyed the scene for Aragorn and Faramir and the brotherly gesture and the scene at the White Tree,just beautiful. Thank you so much for your kind review of my story.You are right that Elbeth would indeed eventually be in danger from the traitors. Author Reply: I truly think that when he came to Gondor Thorongil found himself drawn to Denethor; that he would still bear the disappointment that the friendship failed I think would be probable. To find now that level of friendship with Faramir must be heartening, and to find the acceptance of the King must be healing for Faramir as well. And the White Tree is the symbol of the health of the line of Kings for the realm--that Frodo would be sensitive to it seemed natural as well; and I so wanted to find out how he was inspired to do the drawing that later hangs on the wall of Ruvemir's dining room. | |
| French Pony | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 10/30/2005 |
| Hobbit civil law! That's entertainment. I like that the younger hobbits are healed enough to be thinking about ordinary legal matters back home -- let them dwell on it now, for we all know what they're actually going to find when they get home. But it's nice to see them thinking about home and their future. Now they're sure they'll have one, so they can start thinking about it again. And Faramir's redirection was really nicely done. Too bad Aragorn was waiting for it. It seems like Faramir has a good network of friends and soon-to-be-family all falling into place around him. He deserves it. Author Reply: Yes, Faramir deserves all the good he can get. And he's facing a master when he tries to redirect Aragorn. After all, Aragorn probably perfected that art long ago when hiding his past when he served as Thorongil here in Minas Tirith. I, too, like to think that it had finally come time for the Hobbits to begin to think on going home. Up till now there was too much happening, too much insecurity about what might or might not happen and all. Merry is with Sam looking forward to trying to help restore Frodo's sense of security, and is able to begin thinking of how they can get Bag End back for him. And finally Aragorn has a chance to realize that these folk truly had lives they abandoned to come out of the Shire with the Ring. So glad you appreciate this chapter. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 10/30/2005 |
| Oh, I love the account of the procession into the City, and the bit with the ponies was very well done, for though I'd not thought of it, of course Aragorn had had little chance to see how well Frodo and Sam could ride while they were together on the Quest. I also liked the little revelation from Merry about the plan to buy Bag End back from the S.-B.s; it's a very plausible scenario, and if Saruman had not managed to solve the Lotho problem before they arrived home, it might very well have worked. I can easily see the Thain, Master and Mayor confronting Lotho, and making it clear that he could sell Bag End back or find himself in deep legal difficulties. Of course, at this point in time, none of the hobbits have any idea of the extent of Lotho's nefariousness in the Shire. And the part with the White Tree was very symbolic, foreshadowing not only Frodo's leaving, but his future healing as well. Author Reply: Glad you like this part of the procession. The only time Aragorn saw them riding properly was on the road to Bree, and how much could he have seen? Now he can see it clearly, and realizes that these are indeed Hobbits of substance who gave up a good deal to come out here. Sam left the one girl he's ever truly fancied; Merry and Pippin left their positions as their fathers' heirs; Frodo feigned poverty and sold the one home he's loved since his parents' deaths. These are not just Aragorn's friends--they have a place in life, a life and people to return to, families who love and care for them. And the foreshadowing is there, and I admit deliberately, although so far only Gandalf truly appreciates it. And I wish it had been just a matter of Thain, Master, and Mayor leaning on Lotho and him giving over. However, Merry will learn on their return that his evaluation of what Lotho has been doing to others was far too accurate. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 10/30/2005 |
| What an exquisite story this is, Larner. I love (your) Aragorn's attention to detail, and his thoughtfulness regarding the hobbits and arranging ponies for them. And I'm quite sure those who gave the hobbits 'tribute' told that proud tale all of their lives. Author Reply: I'm so glad that you appreciate the attention to detail Aragorn gives for the Hobbits. I would think that this would be especially meaningful considering his own future has been tied to Frodo's success in bringing the Ring to the Sammath Naur in time. And he's watched each of these small, funny creatures, when the need is there, stand up and offer himself for others, and not regret it afterwards. Frodo may doubt himself, but he does not doubt he did the right thing in taking the quest to begin with. And those who offered tribute have been blessed, as have those who were given it. Thanks so much for the warm feedback. | |